Penalty for violation of duty etc

Penalty for violation of duty etc.—Any member of the Fire Service Force who—

1. (a) is found to be guilty of any violation of duty or willful breach of any provision of this Act or any rule or order made thereunder ; or
2. (b) is found to be guilty of cowardice ; or
3. (c) withdraws from the duties of his office without permission ; or
4. (d) being absent on leave, fails without reasonable cause to report himself for duty on the expiration of such leave ; or
5. (e) accepts or solicits any other employment or office in contravention of the provision of section 7 ; or
6. (f) intentionally or negligently causes damage to or loss or misuse of any fire fighting appliance or equipment ; or
7. (g) is guilty of any form of indiscipline or misbehaviour ; shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to three months' pay, or with both.